GRR Today
Decent day. Departures at 73%, arrivals slightly better at 82%. Late morning flights ran 21 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 89%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at GRR. 73% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 89%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 68%. That is a 21-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Bishop International Airport (FNT) is 90 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, FNT is the better bet right now.
GRR Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 21-point swing at GRR. The late morning block runs at 89%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 86%. Hit 33% around 10pm, peaked at 100% around 11am. Currently at 73%, well below the morning numbers. A 67-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (81% vs 84%). Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
GRR has been bouncing between 0% and 95%. Best day was Feb 14 at 95%. Worst was Feb 19 at 0%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how GRR runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About GRR Delays
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 73% on-time departures and 82% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport has averaged 81% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include FNT (Bishop International Airport) and FWA (Fort Wayne International Airport). When GRR is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Gerald R. Ford International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.